Microacoustics and Microsensors Symposium 2025
Event information
This symposium aims to explore the latest advances in a few key areas of Microacoustics and microsensors, focusing on their applications in engineering, healthcare, and sustainability, with participants and audience from academics, researchers, students, and industry.
This event is organised by Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology and supported by the UK Microsystems Network.
When? 16th June 2025 - 8:30-19:00
Where? Location: Roundhouse, Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malmesbury SN16 0RP, UK
Event Chairs: Prof Bruce Drinkwater, Prof Richard Fu, Prof James Covington, Dr Mehdi Biroun
Registration details:
The Dyson Institute will cover the full cost of the event, meaning your attendance is free. In lieu of a ticket price, we instead ask you to donate to Alzheimer’s Research UK where all donations will be fund-matched by the James Dyson Foundation.
Registration for this event will close on June 6th. The Dyson Institute operates a closed campus policy, only visitors who have registered in advance can attend, you will be turned away by security if you have not registered.
Preliminary Agenda
08:30 – 09:00: Registration
09:00 – 09:10: Mehdi Biroun – Dyson Institute Introduction & Welcome
09:10 – 9:20: Gerard Cummins - University of Birmingham UK Microsystems Network
09:20 – 09:50: Bruce Drinkwater - University of Bristol
Not all devices are equal - steps towards the optimisation of acoustic radiation force micromanipulators
09:50 – 10:20: Richard Fu – Northumbria University
Wearable transdermal drug delivery system controlled by wirelessly powered acoustic waves
10:20 – 10:30: Refreshment break
10:30 – 11:00: Pedro Estrela - University of Bath
Electrochemical Biosensors and Biodevices for Medical Diagnosis and Water Monitoring
11:00 – 11:30: Sara Ghoreishizadeh - University College London
Microelectronics and micro-sensors for real-time measurement of biomolecules
11:30 – 12:00: Despina Moschou - University of Bath
Lab-on-PCB technology; status and future prospects
12:00 – 13:00: Lunch and Poster Presentation Sessions
13:00 – 13:30: James Covington - University of Warwick
Micro-gas sensors for replicating human smell
13:30 – 14:00: James Kwan – University of Oxford
TBD
14:00 – 14:30: Hadi Heidari - University of Glasgow
Neuranics – Pioneering Magnetic Sensing Solutions
14:30 -14:45: Refreshment break
14:45 – 15:15: Charlie Courtney - University of Bath
Frequency and Length Scales in Acoustic Tweezing
15:15 – 15:45: Ruchi Gupta - University of Birmingham
Acoustically Levitated Droplets for Chemical Reactions and Bioassays
15:45 – 16:15: Jin Li - Cardiff University
Microelectrodes in Microfluidics for Droplet Sensing and Actuation
16:15 – 17:00: Expert-Led Panel Discussion Session & Closing Remarks
17:00 – 19:00: Casual Dinner and Networking
Further Information
The Institute is committed to creating a safe, inclusive event for all attendees, please read the below information and contact us if you need special arrangements made.
Travel and Accommodation
Accommodation
Accommodation options near the Dyson campus include the Old Bell Hotel in Malmesbury and several hotels in Chippenham.
Travel and Maps
Here are some options for travellers to consider:
By Air: The nearest international airport to the Dyson Institute is Bristol Airport (BRS), which is approximately 30 miles away. From Bristol Airport, travellers can take a taxi or hire a car to reach the institute.
By Train: The Dyson Institute is approximately 12 miles from Chippenham Station and 9 miles from Kemble Station. Taxi and/or public bus services are available from these train stations to Malmesbury.
By Car: Travelers coming by car can use this pinpoint on the map. On arrival, please take the visiting route and park in the designated free parking area. The roundhouse should be easily identifiable.
Contact
If you have any problems or queries, please get in touch with us at Events@Dysoninstitute.ac.uk